Proposed dam to flood Burma, while powering China
By Ryan Libre / February 01, 2010

On the first morning of each New Year, hundreds of people come to pray on the banks of the Irrawaddy River in northern Burma. Full Version

World Bank renews its links with Burma
FT / January 28, 2010

The World Bank is considering providing Burma with assistance more than 20 years after relations were frozen following the bloody suppression of the 1988 democracy movement. Full Version

US calls for immediate release of Suu Kyi
AFP / January 27, 2010

The United States called Tuesday for Myanmar to immediately release democracy icon Aung San Suu Kyi after signals that the junta could free her following controversial elections. Full Version

China casts nervous eye at erstwhile ally Myanmar
Reuters / January 25, 2010

The giant red poster staring over China's Wanding border crossing with Myanmar proclaims that their "brotherly feelings will last forever." Full Version

Myanmar to help India catch ULFA chief Paresh Baruah
PTI / January 24, 2010

Myanmar's ruling junta plans to launch coordinated operations with India to flush out Northeast militants in its territories and has promised to help track down elusive ULFA 'commander-in-chief' Paresh Baruah. Full Version

As poll looms, Myanmar still building parliament
Reuters / January 17, 2010

Military-ruled Myanmar's first parliamentary elections in 20 years are set for this year, yet construction on its parliament is not yet complete -- suggesting little chance of a poll in the next few months. Full Version

China link to Paresh haven
The Telegraph / January 16, 2010

Security forces are holding China’s own political exigencies in Myanmar responsible for Ulfa commander-in-chief Paresh Barua finding a safe haven along the Sino-Myanmar border. Full Version

Myanmar's Suu Kyi meets junta liaison: official
AFP / January 15, 2010

Myanmar's detained pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi met the ruling junta's liaison officer Friday, officials and her party said, in the latest sign of dialogue between the two sides. Full Version

Kachin State Day celebrated 62nd anniversary
The Kachin Post / January 10, 2010

The historic Kachin State Day was commemorated as 62nd anniversary today by Kachin nationals from Burma and around the world, signifying the cradle of the establishment of Union of Burma even though the successive Burmese military authorities have tried to diminish the spirit of the crucial date in Burma’s history. Full Version